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5 Spooky Places to Celebrate Halloween in Germany

5 Spooky Places to Celebrate Halloween in Germany

Although Germany doesn’t celebrate Halloween in the same way America does, there are still amazing and spooky goings-on around Deutschland. Those in search of Halloween fun don’t have to look far. The country hosts a wide range of events for couples, families and singles. Here are five places to start! […]

October 9, 2026 ×

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Germany’s National Parks: Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park

Germany’s National Parks: Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park

Located less than an hour from Kaiserslautern, Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park is Germany’s newest national park. It is also one of its best. Established in 2015 with territory in both Saarland and Rheinland-Pfalz, the park offers sprawling vistas, fantastic hikes, large populations of wild animals, old growth beech forests and much […]

October 2, 2026 ×

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Unbe-leaf-able! Four places to see amazing autumn colors in Germany

Unbe-leaf-able! Four places to see amazing autumn colors in Germany

Forests are an essential part of Germany. Naturally, autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons around. Gold, orange and red leaves are yours to see all over the country. Get out there and immerse yourself in autumn’s grandeur! One of the benefits of living in Germany is that nearly […]

September 25, 2026 ×

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ABC in KMC: Oktoberfest

ABC in KMC: Oktoberfest

Wies’n Oktoberfest is here! The world’s largest beer festival is currently taking place in the center of Munich for the 190th time this year. The festival takes place from Sep. 19 to Oct. 4 at Theresienwiese, lovingly called “Wies’n” by locals. Don’t miss the chance to experience this iconic festival […]

September 18, 2026 ×

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Can’t-Miss German Day Trips A-Z: Landau

Can’t-Miss German Day Trips A-Z: Landau

Landau is a great destination any time of the year. The large town in the heart of the Pfalz wine region has parks, vineyards, hills, forests, a lovely pedestrian zone and easy access to exotic animals. If you’re looking for a fast day trip that has something for families, pet […]

September 18, 2026 ×

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ABC in KMC: Bad Dürkheim and its Wurstmarkt

ABC in KMC: Bad Dürkheim and its Wurstmarkt

Bad Dürkheim is a quaint little city with about 19,000 inhabitants just around the corner from the Kaisers-lautern Military Community. It is well worth a day trip through the pristine Palatinate Forest with paper mills along the road, or extend your journey along the Deutsche Weinstrasse and combine it with […]

September 11, 2026 ×

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Germany’s National Parks: Müritz National Park

Germany’s National Parks: Müritz National Park

Whether you’re from the coast or from somewhere inland, there’s something magical about water. Müritz National Park, which is located in the northeast German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is definitely magical. Billed as the “land of a thousand lakes,” the park doesn’t disappoint. Water is everywhere, accessible, and beautiful. Plus, the […]

September 11, 2026 ×

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The quiet Riviera: Italy’s lovely Liguria

The quiet Riviera: Italy’s lovely Liguria

This spring my family discovered Italy’s region of Liguria, located in the northern section of the Italian Riviera. This part of the country can be overlooked with all there is to see in Italy, but it is quite the gem. Only a seven-hour drive from the Stuttgart area made this […]

September 4, 2026 ×

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Can’t miss German day trips A-Z: Bernkastel-Kues

Can’t miss German day trips A-Z: Bernkastel-Kues

When you’re standing above Bernkastel-Kues, the scene seems almost too beautiful to be real. Vine-filled hillsides plunge toward the Mosel River. Small roads snake through vineyards, parceling the beauty into something your mind can process. And below? Well, down there lies an ideal place to begin exploring an area that […]

August 28, 2026 ×

Events, Lifestyle

Unterwegs — August 21, 2026

KERWE (VILLAGE FEST) AUGUST, VARIOUS DATES/LOCATIONS IN THE KMC: Upcoming village festivals nearby: Kindsbach Aug. 28, Erfenbach Aug. 28, and Sembach Aug. 29. Alsenborn Sep. 4, Otterberg Sep. 4, Katzenbach Sep. 4, Hauptstuhl Sep. 4, Mittelbrunn Sep. 4. Also check your local “Amtsblatt” and watch for signs and posters for […]

August 21, 2026 ×